Motion Activated Vent Cover

ABSTRACT

This application relates to a motion-activated vent cover, configured to be customized for user&#39;s comfort, indoor air quality and quantity, and reduced energy management. The vent may be configured to maintain environmental conditions for inanimate objects. The vent cover of this disclosure may have at least one motion detector, a motorized device, a controller, and at least one openable-closable aperture. The motion detector may have at least one motion sensor and a transmitter. The motion detector may be connected to a processor, electronic components, a power supply, a data storage unit, the internet, and any combination thereof. The motion detector may be configured to communicate with at least one or more motion sensors that is local, distant/remote, or both. The motion-activated vent cover may have a motorized device for operating the vent cover part(s) to regulate indoor air direction, quality, quantity, etc., and any combination thereof.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This Nonprovisional Application claims benefit to prior U.S. provisionalapplications 63/346,026 filed on 26 May 2022.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

None

STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

Not applicable.

The present disclosure relates to a motion-activated vent cover.

BACKGROUND

Vent covers are an important tool for controlling airflow inresidential, commercial, and public buildings. Redirecting or reducingairflow can optimize the efficiency of the heating and cooling system.Vent covers can also help improve indoor air quality by preventing dustand allergens from circulating through your home. Moreover, vent coverscan control the amount and quality of circulating air to make abuilding, room, and others comfortable all year round. Thus, vent covescan save money on the energy bill and keep houses and other buildings incomfortable environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, airquality, etc. An invention, system, and method that may control theairflow through these vents are useful for any humans and animals insidethese buildings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

This application relates to an apparatus, system, and method of using amotion-activated vent cover for modulating indoor airflow direction,quantity, air quality, air temperature, air humidity, air pressure, airodor, light/darkness, air allergens, etc. and any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to amotion-activated vent cover system including at least one motiondetector, a motorized device, a controller, and at least oneopenable-closable aperture, wherein the motion detector is configured tocommunicate with the motorized device; and wherein the motorized deviceis configured to open or close the at least one openable-closableaperture, wherein the aperture may be made of flaps, deflectors, etc.

In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to amotion-activated vent cover comprising at least one motion detector, amotorized device, at least one openable-closable aperture, a thermostat,and a camera (stationary and/or video), wherein the camera is linked toa facial recognition device. The motion detector may have at least onemotion sensor and a transmitter. The motion detector may be connected toa processor, electronic components, a power supply, a data storage unit,the internet, etc., and any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the vent cover may have at least one motion detector,for example 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,18, 19, 20, or more.

In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a systemwherein the controller includes a processor, a memory storage unit, acommunication device, a digital-analog converter, a motor controller, atleast one sensor, etc., and any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a camerathat may be stationary or video; the camera may be connected to themotion detector, motion sensors, artificial intelligence module orcoprocessor, facial or another recognition device, identificationdevice, processor, electronic components, a power supply, a data storageunit, the internet, etc., and any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a systemwherein the processor is a graphic processor unit, a central processorunit, or both.

In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a systemwherein the memory storage unit may be local, distal, remote, or anycombination thereof.

In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a system,wherein the sensor is selected from a group consisting of smart-metes,door operated switch, acoustic sensor, occupancy, vacancy, keycard lightslot, tomographic motion detection, camera-based detection,image-recognition sensors, proximity-sensors, capacitive proximitysensor, photoelectric sensor, inductive proximity sensor, Capacitive,Capacitive displacement sensor, Doppler effect (sensor based on dopplereffect), Inductive, Magnetic, including magnetic proximity fuse,Optical, Photoelectric, Photocell (reflective), Laser rangefinder,Passive (such as charge-coupled devices), Passive thermal infrared,Radar, Reflection of ionizing radiation, Sonar (typically active orpassive), Ultrasonic sensor, Fiber optics sensor, Hall effect sensor,Inductive sensors, vibrations sensors, pressure sensors,Pressure-sensitive floor, Radar, Chemical sensors, Detection of themobile phone, computer, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi signals sensors, Wi-FiSensing, human or animal sensing sensors, Twilight switch, Heatdetector, Motion capture, Motion controller for video game consoles,Pickup (music technology), Proximity sensor, Remote camera, Smokedetector, the motion-activated vent cover may have non-motion sensorssuch as temperature sensors, gas sensors, CO-sensor, odor sensors,pressure sensors, humidity sensors, moisture/water sensors, visual andaudio sensors, etc., and any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a system,wherein the sensor is local, for example, on the vent cover, distal, forexample, in the same room, in the same building, or remote, for example,in a remote server, iCloud, etc. and any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a system,wherein the communication device further includes a personal areanetwork technology.

In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a system,wherein the personal area network technology communication is selectedfrom one or more of a group consisting of Bluetooth Low Energy,colloquially Bluetooth Low Energy, Bluetooth Smart, Bluetooth beacons,ANT, ANT+, DASH7, Eddystone, IEEE 802.15, IEEE 802.15.4-2006, Indoorpositioning system, LoRa, MyriaNed, Ultra-wideband, UWB Forum, WiMediaAlliance, WirelessHD, Wireless USB, Zigbee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth,radio beacons in smartphone, smartwatches, fitness trackers, etc., andany combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a system,wherein the openable-closable aperture modulates the amount.

In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a system,wherein the openable-closable aperture modulates environmentalconditionals such as output air quantity and direction, wherein the airquantity may be air temperature, humidity, pressure, allergen, odor,etc., and any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a system,wherein the openable-closable aperture divides air output in at leasttwo parts/directions, for example, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, or more.

In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a system,wherein the openable-closable aperture divides air output in at leasttwo temperatures parts/directions, for example, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10, or more.

In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a system,wherein the openable-closable aperture activation is via external motionsensors, for example, outside the room, at the entrance, in thedriveway, hallway, etc., and any combination thereof. There may be ormore external sensors, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29,30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 46, 47, 48,49, 50, or more external sensors.

In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a system,wherein the openable-closable aperture opening is controlled by steeringtechnology.

In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a system,wherein the system further includes facial recognition technology.

In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a system,wherein the system further includes a camera system, wherein the camerasystem may be one or more (at least one) stationary cameras and/or videocameras, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,16, 17, 18, 19, 20, or more.

In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a system,wherein the camera system is integrated with a human recognition systemselected from one or more of a group consisting human recognition systemat a distance (HID), low-resolution face image recognition system, anenhanced face image using face hallucination technology,three-dimensional face recognition technology, thermal cameras,identification (ID) verification, face ID, Touch or finger-print ID,voice ID, DeepFace ID, and any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a system,wherein the vent system further includes a personal identificationdevice.

In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a system,wherein the system includes an alarm module, wherein the alarm may besent an alert when the battery, or another vent part or electronicsmalfunction, is low in function, or needs replacement, etc., and anycombination thereof.

In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a system,wherein the system includes a voice activation module configured tovoice activate customizable pre-settings and settings.

In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a system,wherein the voice-activation module is integrated with one or more smarthome controllers.

In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a system,wherein the activation is local, for example, on the vent cover, distal,in the same room, in the same building, or remote, for example, inanother geographic area, or any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a system,wherein two or more vents (for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, or more) in one room areconfigured to provide one or more airflow patterns, for example, 1, 2,3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22,23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40,or more.

The motion-activated vent cover of this disclosure may be customizablefor user comfort, indoor air quality and quantity, and reduced energymanagement. The motion detector may be configured to communicate with atleast one or more motion sensors that may be local, distant, remote, orany combination thereof. The motion-activated vent cover may have amotorized device for operating the vent cover part(s) to regulate indoorair direction, quality, quantity, temperature, humidity, etc., and anycombination thereof.

In an embodiment, the vent may be connected to an artificialintelligence module or coprocessor such that the vent may learn eachuser's preferences to provide consistency in customizable and desiredquantity and quality of airflow such as temperatures, amount of airflow,humidity, filtered airflow, etc., and any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the artificial intelligence module or coprocessor,facial recognition or other recognition devices, processor, electroniccomponents, a power supply, a data storage unit, the internet, etc., maysupport schedules and automatization, programmed directly or throughsmart or intelligent home applications.

In an embodiment, the artificial intelligence module or coprocessor,facial recognition, or other recognition device and technologies mayprovide appropriate, desired, and customized temperature, airflow,humidity, air-filtration, etc., according to individual preset andcustomizable settings.

In an embodiment, if the facial recognition or other recognition deviceidentifies two or more persons or registered users in one area or room,the vent may automatically split and distribute the air in accordancewith the preset and customizable settings.

In an embodiment, the vent may be programmed to heat or cool each roomindividually to a user's desired preset and customized settings fortemperature, airflow amount, airflow quality, humidity, etc.

In an embodiment, the vent system may be able to manage and control thetemperature, humidity setting, airflow, air direction, air angle, airquality, air filtration, air quantity, germicide usage, odorelimination, he airflow direction, angle, amount, and quality ofallergen, temperature, humidity, pressure, etc., and any combinationthereof.

In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover and/or part thereofmay be powered through a wired, wireless, or any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the power may be via solar, batteries,locomotion-power supply, wind-generated, chemical-generated,hydro-generated, electric, petro-generated, coal-generated,gas-generated, etc., and a combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the power supply may be connected to themotion-activated vent cover or a part thereof via one or more outlets,such as AC, DC, USB ports, battery outlets, etc., and any combinationthereof.

In an embodiment, the vent may be hard-lined into a power source or usea battery, rechargeable battery, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, etc.,and any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, when the battery may be low or has no charge, the ventsystem may be fully open.

In an embodiment, the vent system may have a backup battery or powersupply.

In an embodiment, the vent system may have a local or remote displayscreen to show battery levels.

In an embodiment, the vent may open and/or close automatically when anindividual is detected, wherein the user may be registered,unregistered, human, pet, etc., and any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the vent may be scheduled to open or closeautomatically to save energy and cost of heating, cooling, airflow, airfiltration, etc.

In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover may be added and/ordetachably attached to an existing vent cover.

In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover may replace a ventcover.

In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover or part thereof may beattached or detachably attached to the existing vent cover or vent viainterlocking, bendable, permanent or temporary glues, Velcro, suctioncups, clip-on, magnets, screwed in, glide-in, slick-on, slide-in,Snap-On, etc., and any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the motion detector may have a transmitter configuredto communicate with at least one motion sensor.

In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent may be connected to aprocessor, electronic components, artificial intelligence module orcoprocessor, facial or another recognition device, camera, power supply,etc., and any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the motion detector may have a sensor such as anoptical, ultrasonic, infra-red, passive infra-red, radio-wave,microwave, audio, and any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the transmitter may be connected and/or communicatewith a local and/or remote data storage device.

In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent may be connected to one ormore smart devices via an APP, etc. The connection may be wired orwireless, or both.

In an embodiment of the disclosure, the motion-activated vent cover maybe customizable by users for comfort, indoor air quality and quantity,temperature, and reduced energy management.

In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover may be made ofmovable, fixed, immovable, fixed, rollable, or unrollable verticalstrips, blades, or louvers, horizontal strips, blades, or louvers, andany combination thereof the stripes, blades, sheets, sheath, and louversmay form channels, tunnels, and apertures.

In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover or part thereof may bemade of any electrically inert material, temperature-, moisture-, andpressure-proof and -resistant materials such as metal, metal alloys,silicon, rubber, plastics, wood, materials used in construction,synthetic material, natural material, foam silicone, any other sealers,etc., or any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the vent parts, for example, flaps, register, etc.,may be made of silicon, rubber, foam rubber, foam, or anotherheat/cool-resistant material/s. Additionally, these materials may createa seal between and within the vent parts, such as flaps, register, etc.,and surrounding structures, such as walls, floor, ceiling, etc., tomaximize efficiency. This seal may ensure no lost air to unwanted areas.

In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover or parts thereof mayseal the vent cover and closed apertures for complete air tightness.

In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover may be any shape thatmay cover the air purifying units, window heat unit, cooling unit,ventilation unit, HVAC vent, etc., and any combination thereof. Forexample, the shape may be rectangular, square, round, oval, or anycombination thereof.

In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover and parts thereofconnect and communicate with the internet and other parts of the ventcover through wired, wireless, or both systems.

In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover may be connected,integrated with, and communicate with a Ring, Nest, Ecobee, doorbells,thermostats, nest, security systems, doors, door/window-opening-closingsystems, door/window locking-unlocking systems, other smart homeapplications, humidifiers, home-appliances, a smart home hub thatconnects all smart home devices including appliances together, etc., anycombination thereof.

In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a method ofusing a motion-activated vent cover system, wherein the motion-activatedvent cover system including: at least one motion detector, a motorizeddevice, a controller, and at least an openable-closable aperture;wherein the motion detector is configured to communicate with themotorized device; and wherein the motorized device is configured to openor close the at least openable-closable aperture; and wherein thecontroller including a processor, memory storage unit, a communicationdevice, digital-analogue converter, motor-controller, and at least onesensor, wherein the steps including: (i) creating a registeredidentifiable user, (ii) the registered identifiable user is identifiedfrom a selected from one or more of a group consisting of face-photo,identification, thermal cameras identification, identificationverification, Touch or finger-print identification, voiceidentification, synching in with registered user's IP address smartdevice., and any combination thereof, (iii) the registered usercustomizes pre-setting selected from one or more from a group consistingof temperature, humidity setting, airflow, air direction, air angle, airquality, air filtration, air quantity, germicide usage, odorelimination, the airflow direction, angle, amount, and quality ofallergen, temperature, humidity, pressure, and any combination thereof,(iv) the openable-closable aperture become fully automated to open/closevent at the customizable pre-settings, and (v) when the registered useris identified, the vent system automatically opens/closes theopenable-closable aperture as per the customized pre-setting.

In an embodiment, the system is configured to provide customizablesettings for inanimate objects selected from a group consisting of anartworks, paintings, sculptures, furniture, jewelry, clothes, fur,carpets/rugs, silk, cotton, luxury items, electronic equipment, forexample, television, computer, appliances, smart appliances, kitchenequipment, smart devices, music system, medical devices, streamingdevices, home entertainment system, musical instruments, and anycombination thereof.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1 : Shown here is an example of the front view of themotion-activated vent cover.

FIG. 2 : Shown here is an example of a side view with themotion-activated vent cover.

FIG. 3 : An exemplary diagram of the motion-activated vent cover'selectronic components.

FIGS. 4A and B: An exemplary diagram of the flap's arrangements in avent.

FIG. 5 : An exemplary method of use for the vent system.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Examples of embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will bethorough and fully convey the scope to those skilled in the art.Numerous specific details are set forth, such as examples of specificcomponents, devices, and methods, to provide a thorough understanding ofthe embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent to thoseskilled in the art that specific details need not be employed, thatexample embodiments may be embodied in many different forms, and thatneither should be construed to limit the scope of the disclosure. Insome example embodiments, well-known processes, well-known devicestructures, and well-known technologies are not described in detail.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particularexample embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. As usedherein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” may be intended toinclude the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicatesotherwise. The terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “including,” and“having,” are inclusive and therefore specify the presence of statedfeatures, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components butdo not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features,integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groupsthereof. The method steps, processes, and operations described hereinare not to be construed as necessarily requiring their performance inthe particular order discussed or illustrated unless specificallyidentified as an order of performance. It is also to be understood thatadditional or alternative steps may be employed.

The preceding summary, as well as the following detailed description ofcertain embodiments, will be better understood when read in conjunctionwith the appended figure of experimental data and results. As usedherein, an element or step recited in the singular and proceeded withthe word “a” or “an” should be understood as not excluding the plural ofsaid elements or steps unless such exclusion is explicitly stated.Furthermore, references to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” are notintended to be interpreted as excluding the existence of additionalembodiments that also incorporate the recited features. Moreover, unlessexplicitly stated to the contrary, embodiments “comprising” or “having”an element or a plurality of elements having a particular property mayinclude additional such elements not having that property. When adefinition is provided herein, it supersedes any other meaning ordefinition.

As used herein, the term “vent cover” means any equipment covering anyairflow opening in a building and/or part of the building. The airflowmay be further connected to heating, cooling, ventilation,air-conditioning, air purification systems, etc., and any combinationthereof.

This application relates to a system, apparatus, and method formotion-activated vent cover to modulate airflow in an enclosed space,referred to herein as an in-door or a room, where the enclosed space maybe a building and/or part of a building. The modulating may be of indoorairflow and air quality, such as air direction, temperature, moisture,pressure, air-particulate matter, etc., and any combination thereof. Themotion-activated vent cover may have a motorized device for operatingthe vent cover part(s) to modulate indoor air direction, quality,quantity, temperature, moisture, pressure, allergens, air-bornparticles, microbes, etc., and any combination thereof. The vent may besimilarly used in outdoor settings where a vent may be used to controland manage the air quality and quantity. Both indoor or/and outdoorspaces are referred to herein as a room.

The motion-activated vent cover comprises at least one motion detector,a motorized device, and at least one openable-closable aperture ordeflector, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, or more.The motion detector may be made of at least one motion sensor and may bea transmitter. The motion detector may be connected to a processor,electronic components, a communication device, a power supply, a datastorage unit, the internet, and any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, any room, home, building, indoor, or outdoor space maybe divided into one or more zones, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26,27, 28, 29, 30, or more zones. Each zone may be integrated with one orAPP and be controlled individually, separately, or together as one ormore groups. Each zone may have one or more motion-activated ventcovers, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,16, 17, 18, 19, 20, or more.

In an embodiment, the vent cover may be connected and controlled by athird-party application, smart home security system, smart device,smartphone, smart tablet, computer, a smart home hub that connects allsmart home devices, including appliances together, or any otherelectronic or smart device, or any combination thereof.

The motion-activated vent cover may be preset or customizable for usercomfort, indoor air quality and quantity, and reduced energy management.The motion detector may be configured to communicate with at least oneor more motion sensors that may be local, distant, remote, and anycombination thereof. The motion-activated vent cover may have amotorized device for operating the vent cover part(s) to regulate indoorair direction, quality, quantity, etc., and any combination thereof. Themotion-activated vent cover and the motorized device may be configuredto communicate with at least one or more motion detector(s) that may belocal, distant, remote, and any combination thereof.

The motion-activated vent cover may be preset or customized to open andautomatically allow the room to heat or cool to the customizedtemperature. When used as a part. of smart home systems, third-partyapplications, smart home security systems, smart devices, smartphones,smart tablets, a smart home hub that connects all smart home devices,including appliances together, computers, or any other electronic orsmart device, or any combination thereof, the vent may be triggered byexternal sensors. Furthermore, motion sensors or other smart devices mayallow or be configured to allow the vent to close and/or semi-closeautomatically to prevent wasting heating or cooling in unoccupied rooms.The vent opening-closing may be pre-set and customized to fully,partially, semi-partially, etc., such that the exact amount andtemperature of the air may be released into a room for the best usercomfort.

In an embodiment, motion-activated vent cover or the system may have atleast one sensor, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30,31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48,49, more sensors.

In an embodiment, “steering” technology” may be linked to at least oneor more flaps arrangements, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28,29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46,47, 48, 49, 50, flaps. The steering technology may open and close (fullyor partially) to direct heated and cooling air in any direction, forexample, away from the face/s and/or body/bodies of the room occupants.This may provide heating and cooling from drying out the occupant'sface/s or body/bodies while simultaneously heating or cooling the area.In some special modes or settings, for example, if a person staysdirectly in front of the vent flap, movable flaps may direct airflow tothe back by closing the flaps while fully opening or partially openingother flaps may be away from the person. In other settings, for example,“express” mode, wherein the vent flaps may move from the center positionto 20-40 degree front, gradually back and forth, providing more evenairflow across a larger area of the room. The flap opening may be 1, 5,10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 98,99, 100 percent.

In an embodiment, the flap opening at 180 degrees may be closed, and anydegree greater or lesser than 180 degrees is open. However, the lesseror greater than 180 degrees may be open at a different angle. Forexample, 1-180 degrees opening may be directing airflow away from theone specific spot, point, or area, such as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45,46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63,64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82,83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100,101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114,115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128,129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142,143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156,157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170,171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, or any combinationthereof. Whereas 181-360 degrees may direct or guide the airflow towarda specific spot, point, or area. 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188,189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199, 200, 210, 211,212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225,226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239,240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253,254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267,268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281,282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295,296, 297, 298, 299, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309,310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323,324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337,338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351,352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, or any combination thereof.It is understood that 1-180 degrees may direct airflow towards and181-360 may direct airflow from a specific spot, point, or area.

In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover and/or part thereofmay be powered through a wired, wireless, or any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the power may be via solar, batteries,locomotion-power supply, wind-generated, chemical-generated,hydro-generated, electric, petro-generated, coal-generated,gas-generated, etc., and a combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the power supply may be connected to themotion-activated vent cover or a part thereof via one or more outlets,such as AC, DC, USB ports, battery outlets, etc., and any combinationthereof.

In an embodiment, the motion detectors may detect motion up to 10, 20,50, 10, 150, and 200 feet away from the motion detector.

In an embodiment, the motion detector may have a sensor such as anoptical, ultrasonic, infra-red, passive infra-red, radio-wave,microwave, audio, and any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the motion detector may contain one or more sensorsfrom group smart-metes, door operated switch, acoustic sensor,occupancy, vacancy, keycard light slot, tomographic motion detection,camera-based detection, image-recognition sensors, proximity-sensors,capacitive proximity sensor, photoelectric sensor, inductive proximitysensor, Capacitive, Capacitive displacement sensor, Doppler effect(sensor based on doppler effect), Inductive, Magnetic, includingmagnetic proximity fuse, Optical, Photoelectric, Photocell (reflective),Laser rangefinder, Passive (such as charge-coupled devices), Passivethermal infrared, Radar, Reflection of ionizing radiation, Sonar(typically active or passive), Ultrasonic sensor, Fiber optics sensor,Hall effect sensor, Inductive sensors, vibrations sensors, pressuresensors, Pressure-sensitive floor, Radar, Chemical sensors, Detection ofthe mobile phone, computer, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi signals sensors, Wi-FiSensing, human or animal sensing sensors, Twilight switch, Heatdetector, Motion capture, Motion controller for video game consoles,Pickup (music technology), Proximity sensor, Remote camera, Smokedetector, infra-red sensor as a germicide, charcoal sensors as odor/fumeeliminator, and combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover may have non-motionsensors such as temperature sensors, gas sensors, CO-sensor, odorsensors, pressure sensors, humidity sensors, moisture/water sensors,visual and audio sensors, etc., and any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the vent system may have at least one more, forexample, a home-mode, away from the home mode, wherein the home modefunctions when one or more users may be in the building, room, indoorspace, outdoor space, etc., and any combination thereof. The away modemay be used when no user or individual may be at home, but the space,room building, the indoor, and outdoor environment may be needed tocontrol, manage, and maintain environmental conditions for inanimateobject/s. The environmental conditionals may be a specific temperature,humidity, pressure, airflow, air filtration, etc., and any combinationthereof. The inanimate objects may be any indoor or outdoor equipment orbelongings; for example, the electronics may need to be maintained at aspecific temperature and humidity level, paintings at another specifictemperature and humidity setting, musical instruments may requireanother specific vent system setting, and clothes (fur, silk, cotton,etc.) may require another specific setting. Each vent closest to theseor other items may be customized for each item; thus, the vent systemmay be customized for belongings within a room or any building.

In an embodiment, the motion detector may have a transmitter configuredto communicate with any sensor, for example, the motion sensor,temperature sensors, gas sensors, CO-sensor, odor sensors, pressuresensors, humidity sensors, moisture/water sensors, visual and audiosensors, etc., and any combination thereof. The communication may beuni-, bi-, multi-directional, and any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the transmitter may be connected and/or communicatewith a local and/or remote data storage device. The communication may beuni-, bi-, multi-directional, and any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the storage unit may connect and communicate with atraining module, data collection module, machine learning module, etc.,and any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the transmitter or communicator may have internetconnectivity directly and/or indirectly via wired and/or wirelesscommunications; for example, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy,Zigbee, Cellular networks, WiMax, LoRa, G.hn, Ethernet over twistedpair, Digital Subscriber Line, cable, dial-up, Satellite accesses theinternet, cellular, with Wi-Fi, Light-Fidelity (Li-Fi), Near-fieldcommunication (NFC), Radio-frequency identification (RFID), ZigBee,Z-Wave, LTE-Advanced, 5G-5G, Low-power wide-area networking (LPWAN),LoRaWan, Sigfox, NB-IoT, Weightless, RPMA, Very small aperture terminal(VSAT), Ethernet, Power-line communication (PLC), IoT, etc., and anycombination thereof.

In an embodiment, the vent may have a wireless or wired personal areanetwork technology, for example, Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth LE,colloquially BLE, formerly marketed as Bluetooth Smart, Bluetoothbeacons, ANT, ANT+, DASH7, Eddystone, IEEE 802.15, IEEE 802.15.4-2006,Indoor positioning system (IPS), LoRa, MyriaNed, Ultra-wideband (UWB),UWB Forum, WiMedia Alliance, WirelessHD, Wireless USB, Zigbee, Z-Wave,Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, radio beacons in a smartphone, smartwatches, fitnesstrackers, and any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the vent may be able to distinguish one or more usersby the personal area network, wherein there may be up to 1000 users perroom, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33,34, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 99,100, 125, 150, 175, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, or more users.

In an embodiment, the personal area network may be integrated with oneor more mobile operating systems, for example, iOS, Android, WindowsPhone, smart-tablets, computers, laptops, BlackBerry, macOS, Linux, anyWindow operating system, for example, Windows 1-12, Windows 8, Windows10, and Windows 11, natively support Bluetooth Low Energy, and anycombination thereof.

In an embodiment, the vent may have the ability to connect via(Bluetooth and/or) WiFi to other smart home devices (Ring, Nest, Ecobee,doorbells, thermostats, nest, security systems, doors,door/window-opening-closing systems, door/window locking-unlockingsystems, other smart home applications, humidifiers, home-appliances, asmart home hub that connects all smart home devices including appliancestogether, etc., and any combination thereof, or other smart homeapplications) and may be controlled using a smartphone, Computer ortablet, other sensors, other sensor controllers, smart devices, etc., insame or different network etc., and any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, one or more users may be able to create custom modesfor specific uses such as temperature, humidity, air quality, airdirection etc., and any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, internet connectivity and communication may be uni-,bi-, multi-directional, and any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, one or more sensors may collect data, control, senddata, be linked, or be integrated with other devices, smartphones,computers, tablets, smart home devices, APPs, etc., and any combinationthereof. The other devices may be home devices may be Ring, Nest,Ecobee, doorbells, thermostats, nest, security systems, doors,door/window-opening-closing systems, door/window locking-unlockingsystems, other smart home applications, humidifiers, home-appliances, asmart home hub that connects all smart home devices including appliancestogether, existing or new home automation system, etc., and anycombination thereof.

In an embodiment, one or more sensors may be selected from a groupconsisting of smart-metes, door operated switch, acoustic sensor,occupancy, vacancy, keycard light slot, tomographic motion detection,camera-based detection, image-recognition sensors, proximity-sensors,capacitive proximity sensor, photoelectric sensor, inductive proximitysensor, Capacitive, Capacitive displacement sensor, Doppler effect(sensor based on doppler effect), Inductive, Magnetic, includingmagnetic proximity fuse, Optical, Photoelectric, Photocell (reflective),Laser rangefinder, Passive (such as charge-coupled devices), Passivethermal infrared, Radar, Reflection of ionizing radiation, Sonar(typically active or passive), Ultrasonic sensor, Fiber optics sensor,Hall effect sensor, Inductive sensors, vibrations sensors, pressuresensors, Pressure-sensitive floor, Radar, Chemical sensors, Detection ofthe mobile phone, computer, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi signals sensors, Wi-FiSensing, human or animal sensing sensors, Twilight switch, Heatdetector, Motion capture, Motion controller for video game consoles,Pickup (music technology), Proximity sensor, Remote camera, Smokedetector, the motion-activated vent cover may have non-motion sensorssuch as temperature sensors, gas sensors, CO-sensor, odor sensors,pressure sensors, humidity sensors, moisture/water sensors, visual andaudio sensors, etc., and any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the motion detector may have a sensor such as anoptical, ultrasonic, infra-red, passive infra-red, radio-wave,microwave, audio, and any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the motion detector may contain one or more sensorsfrom group smart-metes, door operated switch, acoustic sensor,occupancy, vacancy, keycard light slot, tomographic motion detection,camera-based detection, image-recognition sensors, proximity-sensors,capacitive proximity sensor, photoelectric sensor, inductive proximitysensor, Capacitive, Capacitive displacement sensor, Doppler effect(sensor based on doppler effect), Inductive, Magnetic, includingmagnetic proximity fuse, Optical, Photoelectric, Photocell (reflective),Laser rangefinder, Passive (such as charge-coupled devices), Passivethermal infrared, Radar, Reflection of ionizing radiation, Sonar(typically active or passive), Ultrasonic sensor, Fiber optics sensor,Hall effect sensor, Inductive sensors, vibrations sensors, pressuresensors, Pressure-sensitive floor, Radar, Chemical sensors, Detection ofthe mobile phone, computer, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi signals sensors, Wi-FiSensing, human or animal sensing sensors, Twilight switch, Heatdetector, Motion capture, Motion controller for video game consoles,Pickup (music technology), Proximity sensor, Remote camera, Smokedetector, the motion-activated vent cover may have non-motion sensorssuch as temperature sensors, gas sensors, CO-sensor, odor sensors,pressure sensors, humidity sensors, moisture/water sensors, visual andaudio sensors, etc., and any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the vent may have a displaying screen for showing roomtemperature, humidity, airflow, air quality, air filtration levels,presets, time, zone-related information, customizable settings, alarmsettings, etc., and any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the vent system may have a thermometer/temperaturesensor, humidity sensor, pressure sensor, etc., and any combinationthereof. These sensors may directly or indirectly determine the spacetemperature, humidity, pressure, airflow, air quality, air quantity,etc., and any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent may be connected to aprocessor, electronic components, power supply, etc., and anycombination thereof.

In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent may be connected to one ormore smart devices via an APP, etc. The connection may be wired orwireless, or both.

In an embodiment of the disclosure, the vent cover may be customizableby users for comfort, indoor air quality and quantity, and reducedenergy management.

In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover may be customized byusers for output air direction, quality, quantity, temperature,moisture, pressure, allergens, air-born particles, microbes, etc., andany combination thereof.

In an embodiment, a user may be able to customize the motion-activatedvent functionality via a smart device and/or another wired or wirelesscontroller.

In an embodiment, a user may receive alerts as and when the motiondetector detects movement. The alerts may be uni-, bi-,multi-directional, etc., and any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, a user and/or manufacturer may preset themotion-activated vent functionality, such as, direction, quality,quantity, temperature, moisture, pressure, allergens, air-borneparticles, microbes, etc., and any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the motion detector may be positioned locally on avent, distally on a door, entryway, floor, entrance, doorbell, etc., andany combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent may receive a signal,connect, and/or communicate with one or more motion detector, motor,wired and/or wireless communication systems, processor, storage unit,electronics, APP, wired and/or wireless controller, etc., and anycombination thereof. These signals, connections, and communication maybe uni-, bi-, multi-directional, etc., and any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover may be made ofmovable, fixed, and/or immovable vertical, horizontal, or both stripsand/or blades forming channels, tunnels, and apertures.

In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover may have a movable,fixed, rollable, unrollable sheath, or any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent may be made of fixed,movable, or both louvers.

In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent may be made of 200 or moreflabs or equivalent, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30,31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48,49, 50, flaps.

In an embodiment, the movement may be from 0-360 degrees for the ventstrips, flaps, deflectors, blades, sheet, louvers, vent parts, and anycombination thereof.

In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover may have a motorconfigured to open and/or close the vents for regulated ventilation. Theopening may be complete, partial, or both. The vent opening of theaperture may be completely open, i.e., 100% open, up to 80%, 75%, 70%,50%, 25%, or any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover may have a motorconfigured to open and/or close the vents for regulated ventilation. Theopening may be 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 37,38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55,56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74,75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93,94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100 percent open or any fraction thereof.

In an embodiment, the movement of the motion-activated vent and partsthereof may be preset by the user or manufacturer.

In an embodiment, the movement of the motion-activated vent and partsthereof may be customized by the user and/or manufactured.

In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover and/or a part thereofmay be attached, detachably attached, and/or detached.

In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover and/or a part thereofmay be attached temporary, permanent, or both.

In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover and/or a part thereofmay be attached or detachably attached may be via screws, interlocking,bendable, permanent or temporary glues, Velcro, suction cups, clip-on,slip-on, magnets, screwed in, glide-in, slick-on, slide-in, sleep-likefitting, etc., or any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover size may be of a widthof 0.5 to 100 inches, for example, 1 and ⅛ inches, and the length of 1to 5 inches, for example, is 2.0 and ½ inches.

In an embodiment, the vent strip, flaps, deflectors, blades, sheet,sheath, and aperture may be of a variety of sizes and shapes, such as ¼inch to 5 inches.

In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover or part thereof may bemade of any electrically inactive material, temperature-, moisture-, andpressure-proof and -resistant materials such as metal, metal alloys,silicon, rubber, plastics, wood, materials used in construction,synthetic material, natural material, etc., or any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the vent system may be coated with climate-resistantmaterials such as metal, metal alloys, silicon, rubber, plastics, wood,materials used in construction, synthetic material, natural material,etc., or any combination thereof. The coating may create a perfect fitfor the vent and vent parts such that no air leak or loss is observed.

In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover or parts thereof maymake the vent cover and closed apertures seal for complete airtightness. The vent may form airtight sealing with surroundings, wherethe surrounding may be a wall, floor, pre-existing vents, ventilationsystems, etc., and any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover or parts thereof maybe stretchable, bendable, flexible, rigid, etc., and any combinationthereof.

In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover may be rectangular,square, round, oval, or any other shape.

In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover or part thereof may beattached to an existing vent cover.

In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover or part thereof mayreplace the standard or existing vent cover.

In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover or part thereof may bean addition to the standard or existing vent cover.

In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover or part thereof may beattached or detachably attached to the existing vent cover or vent viainterlocking, bendable, permanent or temporary glues, Velcro, suctioncups, clip-on, magnets, screwed in, glide-in, slick-on, slide-in,Snap-On, etc., and any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover or part thereof may becolorless and/or have a variety of colors, for example, colorless, red,blue, green, yellow, white, black, etc., and any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the vent motion-activated cover may be any shape thatmay cover the air purifying units, window heat unit, cooling unit,ventilation unit, HVAC vent, etc., and any combination thereof. Forexample, the shape may be rectangular, square, round, oval, or anycombination thereof.

In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover or parts thereof maycontain air-purifying and/or odor removing components.

In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover may be connected,integrated with, and communicate with a Ring, Nest, Ecobee, doorbells,thermostats, nest, security systems, doors, door/window-opening-closingsystems, door/window locking-unlocking systems, other smart homeapplications, humidifiers, home-appliances, a smart home hub thatconnects all smart home devices including appliances together, etc., andany combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the vent and/or one or more parts thereof may beintegrated with voice activation technology. The voice activatedtechnology may or may not be further integrated and connected with asmart home controller, a smart home hub that connects all smart homedevices, including appliances together, for example, Alexa, Google Home,etc., and any combination thereof. The vent system of this disclosuremay be controlled and managed by voice commands to activate (turn on,off, and/or sleep mode), set an alarm mode, preset, or customize one ormore settings with regards to temperature, humidity, amount anddirection/angle of airflow, air quality, filtered air, etc., and anycombination thereof.

In an embodiment, the vent may have one or more customizable and dynamicmodes wherein the deflectors/flaps may move in one or more directions,for example, back and forth. Another mode may be a wall mode wherein thedeflectors/flaps may point airflow to the back and away from the wall.

In an embodiment, multiple vent covers may be installed in one small orlarge space, for example, in one room.

In an embodiment, a custom airflow pattern may be created through one ormore vents in a room. If two or more vents are installed in one space,the vents may communicate with each other to create customizableheating/cooling and air flow patterns. The communication may be wired,wireless, local, remote, and any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the system is configured to provide customizablesettings for inanimate objects selected from a group consisting of anartworks, paintings, sculptures, furniture, jewelry, clothes, fur,carpets/rugs, silk, cotton, luxury items, electronic equipment, forexample, television, computer, appliances, smart appliances, kitchenequipment, smart devices, music system, medical devices, streamingdevices, home entertainment system, musical instruments, and anycombination thereof.

Method of Use

In an embodiment, a user may register, for example, at the time of ventinitial activation, installation, or thereafter. The user may beregistered as a long-time user, a permanent user, a guest user, or ashort-time user. There may be one or more users.

In an embodiment, a user may register for one or more indoor, or outdoorspace, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33,34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 49, 50, 55, 60,65, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 99, 100, 125, 150, 175, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400,450, 500, or more rooms/spaces.

In an embodiment, the vent system may be one or more room specific.

In an embodiment, the vent may be able to register up to 1000 users perroom/indoor space/outdoor space, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45,46, 47, 49, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 99, 100, 125, 150,175, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, or more registered users.

In an embodiment, the registration may use one or more identificationmethods to register, for example, photo (for example, face)identification, thermal cameras identification, identificationverification, Touch or finger-print ID, voice ID, synching in with usersmart device (using the smart device IP address of a smartphone,computer, tablet, etc., or other smartphone identifying technologies),etc., and any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the registered user may add new personal preferences,modify preferences in the system, or customize any preferences, forexample, a specific temperature, humidity setting, airflow, airdirection, air angle, air quality, air filtration, air quantity,germicide usage, odor elimination, the airflow direction, angle, amount,and quality of allergen, temperature, humidity, pressure, etc., and anycombination thereof.

In an embodiment, unregistered user preferences may be set by the ownerand/or manufacturer. The unregistered user may be detected by at leastone sensor such as a motion, thermal, pressure, etc., and anycombination thereof.

In an embodiment, the vent cover system may become activated when aregistered user is identified in a space, or when an unregisteredindividual is identified by the system, or when at least a motion sensordetects an individual may be entering the space, or when the thermalcamera detects an individual in the space, and any combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the activated vent system may become fully automaticto open/close the vents and regulate, manage, and control temperature,humidity setting, airflow, air direction, air angle, air quality, airfiltration, air quantity, germicide usage, odor elimination, the airflowdirection, angle, amount, and quality of allergen, temperature,humidity, pressure, etc., and any combination based on the user'spreferences in the system.

In an embodiment, the vent may always be off, 100% closed, or partiallyclosed when the system is not activated. The amount of openness andfunctionality may be determined by customizable settings by the owner ordefault settings by the manufacturer.

In an embodiment, the flap opening may be such that the air may be blownto one part of the room, individual, or an item but away from anotherpart, individual, or an item; for example, away from the face buttowards the feet; away from electronic equipment, but towards plants.The vent flaps/defectors, when open at 180 degrees, may be fully closed,and at any degree greater or lesser than 180 degrees they may be open.However, the lesser or greater than 180 degrees may be open at adifferent angle. For example, 1-180 degrees opening may be directingairflow away from the one specific spot, point, or area, such as 1, 2,3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22,23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40,41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58,59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77,78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95,96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110,111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124,125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138,139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152,153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166,167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, orany combination thereof. Whereas 181-360 degrees may direct or guide theairflow toward a specific spot, point, or area. 181, 182, 183, 184, 185,186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199,200, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222,223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236,237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250,251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264,265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278,279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292,293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 298, 299, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306,307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320,321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334,335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348,349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, or anycombination thereof. It is understood that 1-179 degrees may directairflow towards and 181-360 may direct airflow from a specific spot,point, or area.

In an embodiment, the airflow may be divided into up to 200 patterns,temperature, humidity, etc., for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28,29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46,47, 48, 49, 50, or more patterns, temperatures, humidity, etc., and anycombination thereof.

In an embodiment, the vent system may have at least one more, forexample a home mode, away from home mode; wherein the home modefunctions when one or more users may be in the building, room, indoorspace, outdoor space, etc., and any combination thereof. The away modemay be used when no user or individual may be at home, but the space,room building, the indoor, and outdoor, environment may be needed to becontrolled, managed, and maintained at a specific temperature, humidity,pressure, airflow, air filtration, etc., and any combination thereof.For example, the electronics may need to be maintained at a specifictemperature and humidity levels, paintings at another specifictemperature and humidity setting, musical instruments may requireanother specific vent system settings, cloths (fur, silk, cotton, etc.)may require another specific setting. Each vent closest to these orother items may be customized for each item. Thus, vent systems may becustomized for belongings within a room or any building.

In an embodiment, the system may be integrated with at least one smarthome controller, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, or moresmart home controller.

In an embodiment, the vent system may be one or more room specific.

In an embodiment, the system is configured to provide customizablesettings for inanimate objects, for example in the away from home mode,selected from a group consisting of an artworks, paintings, sculptures,furniture, jewelry, clothes, fur, carpets/rugs, silk, cotton, luxuryitems, electronic equipment, for example, television, computer,appliances, smart appliances, kitchen equipment, smart devices, musicsystem, medical devices, streaming devices, home entertainment system,musical instruments, and any combination thereof.

DETAILED FIGURE DESCRIPTION

FIG. 1 : Shown here is an example of the front view of themotion-activated vent cover. The motion detector, which may contain amotion sensor and may be a transmitter, is located in the dome [101].The motion detector, with or without the transmitter, may be connectedand communicate with a motorized device [102]. The motorized device maybe connected to vents, other supporting structures, or vent cover parts(e.g., flaps, deflectors, blades, strips, sheets, etc.) containingopenable-closable apertures [103]. The motorized device may beconfigured to move the cover or cover parts so that the outflowing airdirection, quantity, and quality may be modulated, controlled, andmanaged. The motion-activated vent and parts thereof may form anairtight seal with the surroundings to which the vent cover is attached[103, 104]; and airtight seal may be formed between vent parts such asflaps, deflectors, blades, strips, sheets, walls, ceiling, etc., and anycombination thereof. The airtight seal may be formed by using a gasket(made of silicone, rubber, rubber foam, foam, artificial, naturalproducts, or any combination thereof). The frame or outer border of thevent may be made of temperature-, moisture-, pressure-resistant, orproof material (e.g., metal, metal alloys, rubber, silicone, wood,plastics, natural or artificial materials) [105]. A camera system may bepart of the vent. The camera system may contain one or more stationarycameras, video cameras, close-circuit television, or any combinationthereof. The camera system may also contain facial recognitiontechnology with appropriate software and hardware. The camera systemand/or another human recognition system may contain other humanidentification systems such as a human recognition system at a distance(HID), low-resolution images of faces may form a part of the enhancedusing face hallucination technology, three-dimensional face recognitiontechnology, thermal cameras, identification (ID) verification, face ID,Touch or finger-print ID, voice ID or voice activation system, DeepFaceID, etc., and any combination thereof. A displaying screen for showingroom temperature, humidity, airflow, air quality, air filtration levels,presets, time, zone-related information, customizable settings, alarmsettings, battery levels, alarm settings, presetting, etc., and anycombination thereof.

FIG. 2 : Shown here is an example of a side view of the motion-activatedvent cover. The motion detector may be mounted atop materials that maybe temperature-, moisture-, pressure-resistant, or proof material (e.g.,metal, metal alloys, rubber, silicone, wood, plastics, natural orartificial materials) [201]. The motorized device may be connected tovents or other forms of covers (e.g., blades, strips, sheets, etc.)containing openable-closable apertures [203]. The openable-closableblades or parts thereof may be made of temperature-, moisture-,pressure-resistant, or proof material (e.g., metal, metal alloys,rubber, silicone, wood, plastics, natural or artificial materials)[203]. The motorized device may modulate one or more blades to open orclose one or more apertures. The opening may be complete—100%, partiallyopen—50%, 25%, or completely closed—0% open. The motorized device may be12VG-PU motor-operated [204]. The motion detector may be connected andcommunicate with the internet via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc., and may alsocommunicate with a doorbell, thermostat, nest, security system, doors,door/window-opening-closing systems, door/window locking-unlockingsystem, etc., and any combination thereof [205].

FIG. 3 : An exemplary diagram of the motion-activated vent cover'selectronic components [301]. According to an embodiment of the presentinvention, the vent cover may have several components and devices. Thevent may have a controller unit [302], which further may have aprocessor, a permanent memory storage unit, a communication unit (one ormore internet connectivity functionality), a digital or analog converterunit, a motor controller, a power management system, an artificialintelligent coprocessor, a temporary memory storage unit such as a flashdrive or port for a flash drive, a data storage unit, camera unit, videocamera, display unit, electronic components, artificial intelligencemodule, facial or another recognition device, power supply, etc. and anycombination thereof. The vent cover may further have a power supply, forexample, a battery [303], or external power source [303], and one ormore sensors [305]. The sensors may detect temperature, humidity, light,motion, pressure, airflow, air quality, air quantity, etc., and anycombination thereof. The sensors may also detect changes in temperature,humidity, light, motion, pressure, airflow, air quality, air quantity,etc., and any combination thereof. One or more sensors may be connectedand integrated with other vent electronics, such as the controller[302], and motor [306], at least one openable-closable aperture withflaps (not shown), the openable-closable aperture system may beconnected to a motor ((not shown), a transmitter (not shown), alarmsystem (not shown), display system (such as visual screen, sound system,light-system, etc., and any combination thereof. The vent may beconnected and integrated with a smart home controller, a smart home hubthat connects all smart home devices, including appliances, together,for example, Alexa, Google Home, etc., and any combination thereof.

FIGS. 4A and B: An exemplary diagram of the flap's or deflector'sarrangements in a vent.

FIG. 5 : An exemplary method of use for the vent system. The vent coversystem of this disclosure wherein the motion-activated vent cover systemincluding: at least one motion detector, a motorized device, acontroller, and at least an openable-closable aperture; wherein themotion detector is configured to communicate with the motorized device;and wherein the motorized device is configured to open or close the atleast openable-closable aperture; and wherein the controller including aprocessor, memory storage unit, a communication device, digital-analogueconverter, motor-controller, and at least one sensor.

The steps including: (i) creating a registered identifiable user, [501](ii) the registered identifiable user is identified from a selected fromone or more of a group consisting of face-photo, identification, thermalcameras identification, identification verification, Touch orfinger-print identification, voice identification, synching in withregistered user's IP address smart device, and any combination thereof,[502] (iii) the registered user customizes pre-setting selected from oneor more from a group consisting of temperature, humidity setting,airflow, air direction, air angle, air quality, air filtration, airquantity, germicide usage, odor elimination, the airflow direction,angle, amount, and quality of allergen, temperature, humidity, pressure,and any combination thereof, [503] (iv) the openable-closable aperturebecome fully automated to open/close vent at the customizablepre-settings, [504] and (v) when the registered user is identified, thevent system automatically opens/closes the openable-closable aperture asper the customized pre-setting [505].

Example 1

A residential building may be installed with a motion-activated ventcover of this disclosure. The building has four bedrooms with connectedbathrooms, a kitchen, a dining room, a family/living room, etc. Eachroom, including the kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, and living room, hasat least one motion-activated vent system of the disclosure installed.When the homeowner comes home to a vacant or unoccupied home, the motionsensors outside the home activate the motion-activated vent covers inthe entryway as the owner leaves the entryway, the vents close. Theowner next enters the family room, and the vent apertures in the familyroom open. The owner may customize the percentage opening to theircomfort or use a preset setting for the opening amount. As the ownermoves from one room to another, the moving sensor on the vent or anotherlocation may detect the owner's movement and open and close vents. Asthe owner leaves a room, the vents close, whereas the vents open as theyenter another area, and other features also change as per presetting fortemperature, humidity setting, airflow, air direction, air angle, airquality, air filtration, air quantity, germicide usage, odorelimination, the airflow direction, angle, amount, and quality ofallergen, temperature, humidity, pressure, etc., and any combinationbased on the user's preferences in the system. Other sensors such astemperature, humidity, light, pressure, etc., may also detect thesefeatures and any changes in them and reset to a preset or customizedsetting for each one of these features (temperature, humidity, airflow,air quality, air pressure, light or darkness in the room, etc.). Thehomeowner may also control the vent system of this disclosure via anysmart home controller such as a smart home hub that connects all smarthome devices, including appliances together, Alexa, Google Home, anyAPP, smartphone, computer, tablet, other home appliances, smart radio,smart TV, etc.

Example 2

More than one motion-activated vent may be installed in larger indoorspaces such as a large party hall or convention hall. When more than onemotion-activated vent cover is installed, they will open the vents basedon the proximity of the individual(s) to the vent covers. Thus, the ventclosest to an individual will open and close one further away from theindividual. When several individuals are present, the ventopening-closing will be determined by the occupancy-vacancy of theindividuals. For example, if five people are in closer proximity to avent, it may open at 75% capacity. In contrast, if only two people arein closer proximity to a vent, it may open at 25% capacity. As peoplemove from one location within a large room or other rooms, the ventswill open or close based on the space/room occupancy. When noindividuals are present in a room or area, the vents in the area maycompletely close. Moreover, other features will change as determined bythe recognition or identification system and change temperature,humidity setting, airflow, air direction, air angle, air quality, airfiltration, air quantity, germicide usage, odor elimination, the airflowdirection, angle, amount, and quality of allergen, temperature,humidity, pressure, etc., and any combination based on the user'spreferences in the system as the individual enters an area.

Example 3

When a registered user, such as a homeowner or a frequent visitor,enters a building or a room, the vent system of the disclosure hereinmay become activated. Vent facial recognition technology may recognizethe registered users and provide preset customizable temperature,airflow, air direction, air filtration setting, humidity setting,airflow, air direction, air angle, air quality, air filtration, airquantity, germicide usage, odor elimination, the airflow direction,angle, amount, and quality of allergen, temperature, humidity, pressure,etc., and any combination based on the user's preferences in the system.Because two individuals, the owner and the guest/visitor, enter oneroom, one or more vets may become activated. The owner may have specificpresetting that may be different from the visitor, so one or more ventsmay provide different presetting settings per each individual in thesame room. Additionally, the registered users, the visitor in thisexample, may have their smart devices, such as an iPhone, connected tothe vent system through the personal area network technology to achievethe same results. In both cases, the facial recognition system and thepersonal area network technology, two (or more) registered users may bein the same room, and the airflow may automatically split the differencein customizable and/or preset temperature, humidity, airflow amount, airflow angle, etc. settings. Further, if two or more vents may beinstalled in one room, the vents may be grouped together, for example,in an app, and set up different airflow patterns across the room. Thedifferent airflow patterns may be obtainable through steeringtechnology. In an embodiment, the airflow pattern may be such that thevent opens and closes at a different angle for each individual and beaway from the face of room occupants to provide heating and cooling fromdrying out the individual's face while simultaneously heating or coolingthe area around them.

It is to be understood that the above description is intended to beillustrative and not restrictive. For example, the above-describedembodiments (and/or aspects thereof) may be used in combination witheach other. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt aparticular situation, method, system device or material to the teachingsof the various embodiments of the invention without departing from theirscope. While the particulars and details described herein are intendedto define the parameters of the various embodiments of the invention,the embodiments are by no means limiting and are exemplary embodiments.Many other embodiments will be apparent to those of skill in the artupon reviewing the above description. The scope of the variousembodiments of the invention should, therefore, be determined withreference to the appended claims, along with the full scope ofequivalents to which such claims are entitled.

This written description uses examples to disclose the variousembodiments of the invention, including the best mode, and also toenable any person skilled in the art to practice the various embodimentsof the invention, including making and using any devices or systems andperforming any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the variousembodiments of the invention is defined by the claims, and may includeother examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such otherexamples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if theexamples have structural elements or steps that do not differ from theliteral language of the claims, or if the examples include equivalentstructural elements or steps with insubstantial differences from theliteral language of the claim.

We claim:
 1. A motion-activated vent cover system comprising: at leastone motion detector, a motorized device, a controller, and at least anopenable-closable aperture; wherein the motion detector is configured tocommunicate with the motorized device; and wherein the motorized deviceis configured to open or close the at least openable-closable aperture.2. The system of claim 1, wherein the controller comprising a processor,memory storage unit, a communication device, digital-analogue converter,motor-controller, and at least one sensor.
 3. The system of claim 2,wherein the processor is graphic processor unit or a central processorunit.
 4. The system of claim 2, wherein the memory storage unit is localor remote.
 5. The system of claim 2, wherein the sensor is selected froma group consisting of smart-metes, door operated switch, acousticsensor, occupancy, vacancy, keycard light slot, tomographic motiondetection, camera-based detection, image-recognition sensors,proximity-sensors, capacitive proximity sensor, photoelectric sensor,inductive proximity sensor, Capacitive, Capacitive displacement sensor,Doppler effect, sensor based on doppler effect, Inductive, Magnetic,including magnetic proximity fuse, Optical, Photoelectric, Photocell,reflective, Laser rangefinder, Passive, charge-coupled devices, Passivethermal infrared, Radar, Reflection of ionizing radiation, Sonar, activesonar, passive sonar, Ultrasonic sensor, Fiber optics sensor, Halleffect sensor, Inductive sensors, vibrations sensors, pressure sensors,Pressure-sensitive floor, Radar, Chemical sensors, Detection of a mobilephone, computer, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi signals sensors, Wi-Fi Sensing,human or animal sensing sensors, Twilight switch, Heat detector, Motioncapture, Motion controller for video game consoles, Pickup, Pickup-musictechnology, Proximity sensor, Remote camera, Smoke detector, and anycombination thereof.
 6. The system of claim 2, wherein the sensor islocal or remote.
 7. The system of claim 2, wherein the communicationdevice further comprising of a personal area network technology.
 8. Thesystem of claim 7, wherein the personal area network technologycommunication is selected from one or more of a group consisting ofBluetooth Low Energy, colloquially Bluetooth Low Energy, BluetoothSmart, Bluetooth beacons, ANT, ANT+, DASH7, Eddystone, IEEE 802.15, IEEE802.15.4-2006, Indoor positioning system, LoRa, MyriaNed,Ultra-wideband, UWB Forum, WiMedia Alliance, WirelessHD, Wireless USB,Zigbee, Z-Wave, and any combination thereof.
 9. The system of claim 1,wherein the openable-closable aperture modulates amount of output air.10. The system of claim 1, wherein the openable-closable aperturemodulates output air direction and air quantity.
 11. The system of claim1, wherein the openable-closable aperture divides air output in at leasttwo parts/directions/angles.
 12. The system of claim 1, wherein theopenable-closable aperture divides air output in at least twotemperatures parts/directions.
 13. The system of claim 1, wherein anactivation of the openable-closable aperture is via an external motionsensor/s.
 14. The system of claim 1, wherein the openable-closableaperture is controlled by steering technology.
 15. The system of claim1, wherein the system further comprising facial recognition technology.16. The system of claim 1, wherein the system further comprising acamera system.
 17. The system of claim 13, wherein the camera system isintegrated with a human recognition system selected from one or more ofa group consisting human recognition system at a distance (HID),low-resolution face image recognition system, an enhanced face imageusing face hallucination technology, three-dimensional face recognitiontechnology, thermal cameras, identification (ID) verification, face ID,Touch or finger-print ID, voice ID, DeepFace ID, and any combinationthereof.
 18. The system of claim 1, wherein the vent system furthercomprising personal identification device.
 19. The system of claim 1,wherein the system is configured to provide customizable settings forinanimate objects selected from a group consisting of an electronicequipment, television, computer, appliances, smart devices, musicsystem, medical devices, streaming devices, home entertainment system,artworks, paintings, sculptures, furniture, musical instruments,jewelry, clothes, fur, carpets/rugs, silk, cotton, luxury items, and anycombination thereof.
 20. The system of claim 1, wherein the systemfurther comprising of a voice activation module configured to voiceactivate customizable pre-settings and settings.
 21. The system of claim20, wherein the voice activation module is integrated with at leastsmart home controller/s.
 22. The system of claim 1, wherein theactivation is via local or remote sensor/s.
 23. The system of claim 1,wherein two or more vents in one room are configured to provide at leasttwo airflow patterns.
 24. A method of using a motion-activated ventcover system, wherein the motion-activated vent cover system comprising:at least one motion detector, a motorized device, a controller, and atleast an openable-closable aperture; wherein the motion detector isconfigured to communicate with the motorized device; and wherein themotorized device is configured to open or close the at leastopenable-closable aperture; and wherein the controller comprising aprocessor, memory storage unit, a communication device, digital-analogueconverter, motor-controller, and at least one sensor, wherein the stepscomprising: i. creating a registered identifiable user, ii. theregistered identifiable user is identified from a selected from one ormore of a group consisting of face-photo, identification, thermalcameras identification, identification verification, Touch orfinger-print identification, voice identification, synching in withregistered user's IP address smart device, and any combination thereof,iii. the registered user customizes pre-setting selected from one ormore from a group consisting of temperature, humidity setting, airflow,air direction, air angle, air quality, air filtration, air quantity,germicide usage, odor elimination, the airflow direction, angle, amount,and quality of allergen, temperature, humidity, pressure, and anycombination thereof, iv. the openable-closable aperture become fullyautomated to open/close vent at the customizable pre-settings, and v.when the registered user is identified, the vent system automaticallyopens/closes the openable-closable aperture as per the customizedpre-setting.